The world of franchising

January 17, 2012 5:42 PM

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Buyer Jessica Moore quality checks clothes for resale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Buyer Jessica Moore quality checks clothes for resale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something ... more

Men's shirts for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Men's shirts for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at ... more

Photo: JENNIFER WHITNEY, Special To The Express-News

Men's shirts for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park... Photo-2079697.36258 - San Antonio Express-News

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Shoes for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Shoes for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about ... more

Photo: JENNIFER WHITNEY, Special To The Express-News

Shoes for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday,... Photo-2079612.36258 - San Antonio Express-News

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Watches for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Watches for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about ... more

Photo: JENNIFER WHITNEY, Special To The Express-News

Watches for sale at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday,... Photo-2079609.36258 - San Antonio Express-News

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Customers browse the women's clothing at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Customers browse the women's clothing at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and ... more

Customers browse the men's clothing at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Customers browse the men's clothing at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and ... more

Merchandise for sale in the accessories area at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Merchandise for sale in the accessories area at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something ... more

Photo: JENNIFER WHITNEY, Special To The Express-News

Merchandise for sale in the accessories area at Plato's Closet... Photo-2079699.36258 - San Antonio Express-News

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Customers browse the accessories at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and sells them at about 70% of retail cost, paying sellers 35% of their floor price. less

Customers browse the accessories at Plato's Closet at North Park Mall, Monday, January 16, 2012. The franchise buys gently used merchandise that would appeal to the teen to twenty-something demographic and ... more